Question

part a
the author uses the phrase \synchronous online chats\ in paragraph 1. based on the context of the paragraph, what does the word synchronous most likely mean?
□ fun
□ engaging
□ at the same time
□ private

part b
what textual evidence from paragraph 1 can you use to support the answer in part a?
□ \participate\
□ \standardized\
□ \one - on - one\
□
eal - time\

Explanation:

Part A

To determine the meaning of "synchronous" in "synchronous online chats", we analyze the options. "Fun" refers to enjoyment, "engaging" means interesting, "private" means personal, but "at the same time" relates to the timing of the chat (synchronous implies happening simultaneously).

To support the answer in Part A, we look for a word related to time. "Real - time" means happening immediately or at the same time as an event, which aligns with the meaning of "synchronous". "Participate" is about taking part, "standardized" is about being uniform, and "one - on - one" is about a single - person interaction, none of which relate to time like "real - time" does.

Answer:

C. at the same time

Part B